BFM Foundation Canada

BFM
Foundation Canada

BFM Foundation Canada is a registered Canadian charity and is the bridge between Mission Thrift Store and Bible League Canada. It acts as a support centre for all Stores by providing business services and support, as well as manages capital projects to acquire, renovate and relocate stores.

Our Values

    • Christ-Centred – All our discussions and actions reflect our faith and belief that Christ is the centre of this Ministry.
    • Volunteerism – We celebrate that the success of Mission Thrift Store is driven by volunteerism.
    • Joint Ministry with Bible League Canada – We have a mandate and desire to financially support Bible League Canada’s global ministry.
    • Integrity – We are consistently truthful and honest in all our actions, reflecting uncompromising adherence to Godly principles and values.
    • Sustainable Growth – We believe that responsible, stewardly and sustainable growth is an integral element to the long-term success of our organization.
    • Innovation – We consistently and earnestly strive to be adaptable to new and efficient business processes and ideas.

Meet Our BFM Foundation Canada Staff

Steve Klassen
CEO

Jonathan Catania
CFO

Sean Kelly
COO

Brad Reid
Director of Operations

Leah Gagnier
Director of National Volunteer Engagement

John Huizinga
Director of Fund Development

Daniel LeBlanc
Director of Human Resources

Eric Ames
Director of Marketing

Elizabeth Darrach
Director of Finance

Kris Reiniger
Regional Manager (AB, SK, MB)

Eric Larsen
Regional Manager (Ontario South-West)

Ken Cullen
Regional Manager (Central-Ontario)

Cindy Brown
Regional Manager (Ontario-East)

Colin Nowlan
Regional Manager (Atlantic)

Abraham Ghaboush
IT Manager

Melody Mooibroek
HR Coordinator

Danielle Lima
Operations Support Assistant

Lisa Damerino
Finance Support Assistant

Pamela Tuininga
Store Support Assistant

Kari Coenjarts
Finance Administrator

Yvonne Simms
Special Projects Coordinator

Rick Ames
Marketing Coordinator

Nicole Thier
HR Coordinator

Paul Benjamin
Bookkeeper

Catherine Oyagi
Bookkeeper

Meet our Board of Directors

Ross Thomson
BOARD CHAIR
Chair of Executive Committee

Machiel Talsma
VICE CHAIR
Executive Committee
Governance

Doug Moore
PAST CHAIR
Executive Committee
A&RO Committee

Peter Lindhout
TREASURER
Executive Committee
Chair A&RO Committee

Sue Kikkert
BOARD SECRETARY
Executive & Nominating Committees

Terry Welsh
DIRECTOR
Chair of Governance Committee

Bob Switzer
DIRECTOR
A&RO Committee

Jake Hilberdink
DIRECTOR
Governance Committee

Christina Canagasabey
DIRECTOR
Governance Committee

David Clark
DIRECTOR
Nominating Committee

Sam Wind
DIRECTOR
A&RO Committee

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